Add 4/35 and 8/28
4/35 + 8/28 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 40/140 = 16 + 40/140 = 56/140 - 56/140 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 4/35 + 8/28 = 2/5
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